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Post by chewydbb42091 on Sept 3, 2013 20:18:20 GMT -5
i got a new toy realized it was bone dry on oil,the old owner said he dried it for storage.or so he said lol so i tore apart the motor after i added oil, and the starter would bump the motor but it was a no go at all. so i tore it down and noticed the connecting rod was really hard to move, could this be from sitting so long with no oil and could i fix this by maybe soaking the entire crank in a bucket of oil overnight or for a day or two? i really like to get going on this motor
and this seems to be the only thing stopping me.
any help or any ideas would help alot and no idea will not be shot down
thanks in advance-newbie named chewy
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Post by scootnwinn on Sept 3, 2013 20:22:22 GMT -5
Marvel Mystery Oil is your friend
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Post by chewydbb42091 on Sept 3, 2013 20:57:59 GMT -5
think that should do it?
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Post by scootnwinn on Sept 3, 2013 21:02:16 GMT -5
Yep
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Post by prodigit on Sept 3, 2013 21:38:25 GMT -5
Perhaps start out with some really thin oil, and change it after 50-100 miles.
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Post by scootnwinn on Sept 3, 2013 21:45:35 GMT -5
The engine is disassembled and in a bucket should he push it in a wheel barrow for 50 miles and then change the oil? Or will a ride in the car do fine?
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Post by chewydbb42091 on Sept 3, 2013 22:00:14 GMT -5
Crank is now in a bucket to soak over night if not longer
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Post by freefour1968 on Sept 4, 2013 0:02:28 GMT -5
On old motors that had been sitting for a while and stiff I always just took the plugs out , drain everything and soaked them in kerosene for a few days . Then wipe them down and add all the oil and lubes ...ran for 20-30 minutes idle and drained everything again ....it will recondition the seals and dissolve any caked on old oil you can't get to . But....you do have to grease and lube everything as the kerosene will dissolve any and all petroleum products .
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Post by chewydbb42091 on Sept 4, 2013 10:54:59 GMT -5
bout to stop home at lunch and see if she moves better
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Post by chewydbb42091 on Sept 4, 2013 15:14:20 GMT -5
Sure moves like butta if i ever seen butta! Thanka for the input scootnwinn
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Post by scootnwinn on Sept 4, 2013 16:09:35 GMT -5
Your welcome. I wish you had asked before you took it apart it would have worked fine in the crank case and cylinder without disassembly. You may consider doing it any way...
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Post by scootnwinn on Sept 4, 2013 16:10:43 GMT -5
Also just for the record Marvel Mystery Oil is basically kerosene the difference of course is somewhat mysterious of course...
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Post by tvnacman on Sept 4, 2013 16:28:05 GMT -5
Diesel fuel works well also.
John
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Post by sailracer on Sept 5, 2013 15:52:23 GMT -5
 The engine is disassembled and in a bucket should he push it in a wheel barrow for 50 miles and then change the oil? Or will a ride in the car do fine? I think the wheelbarrow is a better idea. The rough ride will shake things up 
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Post by rockynv on Sept 9, 2013 12:12:24 GMT -5
Range oil will do it also. That is stove oil to you younger folks.
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